Melbourne Cup Odds

Melbourne Cup odds are not just pulled out of thin air, and knowing the factors that influence the odds will help you place a smarter bet at online bookies like Ladbrokes.com.au.

The 2015 Melbourne Cup odds will change based on factors such as how horses run in prep races, any injuries the top contenders take, and the weights assigned to each runner. Punters who keep on top of the information can use it to make smarter bets.

2015 Melbourne Cup Odds

As soon as they are available, the 2015 Melbourne Cup odds will be published here.

The 2015 Melbourne Cup odds will change many times in the lead up to the race, but you will get the best odds by betting early.

In the pre-nomination Melbourne Cup betting odds the favourites can be found at prices of $20 and over making this a very lucrative way to punt on the world’s richest handicap.

Of course once the 2015 Melbourne Cup nominations are taken in early September the Melbourne Cup odds will become shorter.

Melbourne Cup Odds 2015

Early favourites in the pre-nomination 2015 Melbourne Cup odds you can bet on right now at Ladbrokes.com.au include:

Admire Rakti – (Bet on Admire Rakti) – Admire Rakti stamped himself as favourite for the 2014 Melbourne Cup when he recorded an impressive victory in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and the Japanese stayer is an excellent chance of becoming the first horse since Think Big in 1975 to carry more than 58 kilograms to victory.

Lucia Valentina – (Bet on Lucia Valentina) – Lucia Valentina was far from disgraced when third behind Admire Rakti in the Caulfield Cup and she is rated the best of the local chances in the Melbourne Cup.

Protectionist – (Bet on Protectionist) – Protectionist hit the line strongly when he made his Australian racing debut with a fourth place finish in the Herbert Power Stakes and there has been plenty of betting support for the German stayer.

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A great reason to get an online account is getting in on the early 2015 Melbourne Cup odds. Online betting sites offer excellent early odds on the Melbourne Cup, even putting out odds on the full list of nominations. The earliest odds can offer top favourites at over $20 – which you’ll never get on race day.

When you have a feeling about a horse you’ve seen in a lead up race, it’s crazy to wait until race day to place a bet. Smart bettors take advantage of the best Melbourne Cup 2015 odds available, checking out sites like Ladbrokes.com.au in the lead up to the event.

If you already have an account somewhere, consider joining a new online betting site. Online bookies treat new players very well at Melbourne Cup time, so you may benefit from special offers if you spread some of your Melbourne Cup betting bankroll to another site.

Melbourne Cup Bets 2015

Too many people stick to just win, place or each-way bets when they bet on the Melbourne Cup. It is especially sad to see this on race day when the odds have become ridiculously short. When placing your bet this year, think beyond the 2015 Melbourne Cup odds for a straight-up win bet and consider placing an exotic bet.

True, it is harder to accurately pick a quinella, exacta, Melbourne Cup trifecta, or box bet. However, the upshot of these bets is that they pay much more than a standard win bet.

Try betting online if you think that placing a Melbourne Cup 2015 exotic bet is too difficult. Online betting sites are designed with ease of use in mind, and most beginners understand how online betting interfaces work within a couple of minutes.

German import Ivanhowe is already being geared towards a Melbourne Cup 2015 campaign this spring with the stallion’s new co-trainer Anthony Freedman saying he had little doubt the world’s richest handicap was the right target.

Ivanhowe could take on fellow German import and reigning champ Protectionist (pictured) in the 2015 Melbourne Cup this spring. Photo: Steve Hart.